The holiday season is expensive. The presents. The food. The travel. The decorations. The list of expenses seems never ending. We've found lots of options for free holiday fun in Nashville and Middle Tennessee this season. Keep checking this list because we will be adding free events right up until New Year's!
Christmas Bird Count
December 15, 2018 @ 7:00 AM - 11:30 AMBrentwood,TN37027United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
One event on December 4, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 8, 2018 at 10:00am
One event on December 10, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 15, 2018 at 10:00am
One event on December 16, 2018 at 1:00pm
One event on December 22, 2018 at 10:00am
Franklin,TN37067United States + Google Map
Family Movie
Murfreesboro,TN37130United States + Google Map
Kidsville @ The Parthenon
Nashville,TN37203United States + Google Map
Cookies with Santa
December 15, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMNolensville,TN37135United States + Google Map
Wreaths Across America
Gallatin,TN37066United States + Google Map
Storytime with Santa
Mt Juliet,TN37122United States + Google Map
14th Annual Fireside Concert
December 15, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMFairview,TN37062United States + Google Map
Christmas Traditions Hike
December 15, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMMurfreesboro,TN37128United States + Google Map
Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park Springfield
December 15, 2018 @ 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMAn event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 22, 2018
Ford Community Day – Free Admission to CMHOF!
Nashville,TN37203United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
One event on December 4, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 8, 2018 at 1:00pm
One event on December 10, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 15, 2018 at 1:00pm
One event on December 16, 2018 at 1:00pm
One event on December 22, 2018 at 1:00pm
Franklin,TN37067United States + Google Map
Gingerbread Fun!
December 16, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMBrentwood,TN37027United States + Google Map
Yuletide Yummy Confections!
December 20, 2018 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMBrentwood,TN37027United States + Google Map
Santa Storytime at MGL
Murfreesboro,TN37130United States + Google Map
First Day of Winter Hike
Franklin,TN37064United States + Google Map
Winter Solstice Celebration
December 21, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMFairview,TN37062United States + Google Map
S'more the Merrier – Winter Solstice Celebration
December 21, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMNashville,37206United States + Google Map
Cookies with Santa
Smyrna,TN37167United States + Google Map
Winter Solstice Hike
December 21, 2018 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMNashville,37206United States + Google Map
Winter Solstice Celebration
December 21, 2018 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMNashville,TN37221United States + Google Map
It's A Wonderful Life – Matinee Showing
Gallatin,TN37066United States + Google Map
Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park Springfield
December 21, 2018 @ 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMAn event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 22, 2018
It's A Wonderful Life movie at The Palace Theatre
Gallatin,TN37066United States + Google Map
Merry Bird-mas!
December 22, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMNashville,37206United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
One event on December 4, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 8, 2018 at 10:00am
One event on December 10, 2018 at 11:00am
One event on December 15, 2018 at 10:00am
One event on December 16, 2018 at 1:00pm
One event on December 22, 2018 at 10:00am
Franklin,TN37067United States + Google Map
Holiday Cookie Decorating
December 22, 2018 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMNashville,TN37216United States + Google Map
Full Moon Hike
Franklin,TN37064United States + Google Map
Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park Springfield
December 22, 2018 @ 5:30 PM - 9:00 PMAn event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 22, 2018
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMNashville,TN37215United States + Google Map
First day Hike 2019
January 1, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMGallatin,TN37066United States + Google Map
Old House Fair
Nashville,TN37204United States + Google Map
Find even more holiday fun in our full Christmas guide!
Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade
Dec. 8 at 2pm
That is a great free event – we have it on our list of Williamson County Parades: https://nashvillefunforfamilies.com/williamson-county-christmas-parades/
Springfield, TN December 14, 15, 21, & 22 Springfield Parks presents Winter Wonderland free lights display at J. Travis Price Park. Gates open 5:30-9:00 PM. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus & great family photo opportunities. Follow lighted candy cane trail through the giant candy cane forest to view festive decorated scenes, music, petting zoo and hot cocoa booth. (Drive through only Dec. 16-20 & Dec. 23). (615) 382-1655.